House Clears Bill
To Crack Down
On Spammers

By

Anne Marie Squeo Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Updated Dec. 9, 2003 12:01 a.m. ET

Responding to consumers' outcry about unwanted commercial e-mail clogging their computer inboxes, the House cleared a bill making it easier for federal officials to crack down on those who send such messages.

The House vote follows on the heels of a Senate vote two weeks ago, and the measure now goes to President Bush who is expected to sign it.

The measure, which would take effect Jan 1., authorizes -- but doesn't require --...